Jolie Guillebeau

This year has been a topsy-turvy one for sure, but I’m still grateful, of course. A small and not inclusive list of people and things that I’m grateful for.

Portland, Oregon. My new home. Filled with hippies and hipsters and  creative fun people. There are too many dogs in this town for my taste, but other than that, I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

Kiana. My friend who came to visit and talked to me for hours and hours this year. We had a goal to see each other once a month, and it worked. She came down or I went up and we managed to keep each other sane all  year. Yay for friends.

Mondo Beyondo. I took this course in August and it inspired me to dream big again. I’ve made so many wonderful connections and I’m so grateful for Andrea and Jen, who put it together.

Kelly Rae who shared brunch with me at Julia’s in Wallingford and gave me lots of good advice about prints. I was making things much too complicated and she showed me how simple it could be.

Powell’s and the Multnomah County Library. Because I read 104 books this year. Thanks for being so close, to support my habit so easily.

Rachelle. In March, when I was sitting in my new living room, mourning Seattle and moping to myself, I got an email from Rachelle inviting me to a SoulSisters Retreat. It was one of the highlights of my year. Shari, Becky, Jen, Emma, Rebecca, Lisa, Jess, Jenna, and, of course Rachelle are much more than just Facebook friends now. They’re SoulSisters.

Having my own Christmas Tree for the first time since 2001.

My little sister, Tera. Because she inspires me. And makes me laugh.

The rest of my family, who don’t have an internet presence.

Tsilli, because she’s a genius. And she’s generous. And she’s a woman of action. And she’s fun.

Trader Joe’s. Because how can you not be grateful for a place that sells soy ice cream sandwiches and decent wine for 3 bucks?

People like Mccabe, Jenica, Pixie and Denise, who encourage and inspire me with their words and images.

Most importantly, my Non-Conformist. We don’t write about each other online, so I won’t link to him, but I can’t make a list of gratitude without including him. He’s super.

And that in the midst of a topsy-turvy year, there is still so much to be grateful for.

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